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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

The New York Herald's fac smile of
the letter which the London Times ac-
cused Parnell of writing, together with
Mr.. Parnells genuine autograph, shows
at glance that the alleged letter was a
forgery. 1t was pretty small trick, who.
ever was guilty of originating the forgery.
In its zeal to defeat Parnell and Glad
stone, the "Thunderer" appears to have
thrown prudence and caution to the
winds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

There is one good word to be said for the
interstate commerce law. 1t went into
effect just In time to protect the country
at large from "Ruddygore."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

Mr.. Powderly announces that he Is too
busy to read his correspondence and that
all letters sent him between the 4th and
oath of May will be thrown into the waste
basket unopened. The grand master
workman's announcements are arbitrary
enough to proceed from the head of the
great tyranny which he represents. The
car of Russia, would not dare to make
such an announcement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

If the Interstate commerce law prevents
reduced rates to church picnics. camp
meetings, cattle shows, ETC., the coming
summer, the greatest howl of Indignation
that has yet been heard will smite the
stars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

Twenty of the States now have Arbor
Days. This is good movement, and we
are glad to see it becoming permanent
anniversary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

The eminent and venerable historian,
George Bancroft, has returned from his
trip to the South; and in an interview the
other day he informed reporter that cit
is for the people of this country to decide
who shall be the next President" At
what point in his trip the historian picked
up this remarkable fact is not stated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

Manitoba encouraged by the example of
Nova Scotia, is asking for repeal of the
act uniting her to the Dominion. 1t be
gins to look as though the Canadian feder-
alton would fall to pieces one of these
days
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

is a great mistake to suppose that women's
voting changes their notions. The expert
ment is altogether successful and assuring
in Kansas
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

The Pau Man Gdzettc, which has been
investigating the death rates of the great
cities of the world, finds that in New
York and Calcutta the death rate is about
the same. This is not particularly credit
able to New York, in as much as cholera
prevails about all the time in Calcutta.
The New York Tim Cs, commenting upon
the above comparison, says that one cause
of the large death rate in New York is
the vile habits of the thousands of immi
grants who live on the east side of the
town. The wonder is that deadly epidemcs
do not oftener prevail in that city. That
this is not the case, is due to the efficient
efforts of the health authorities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

A request offered in the Dominion Par
lament for information in regard to the
instructions given to the commanders of
fishery cruisers has been refused. The
Dominion government evidently intends
to take no chances.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

Norton Brothers of Chicago employ $50
hands. A year ago the firm decided to
introduce the profit sharing system, guar
anteeing to divide not less than $4,000
among those employees who had worked
for the firm at least six months during
the year, and who had not left their work
without the consent of the firm or been
discharged for cause. Recently the Arm
divided Sl3,275 among the employees,
each receiving "a per cent on his earn
ings for the year, or from S3S to SIS each.
They are satisfied and are not inclined to
strike or in any way interfere with the
business of the concern This example
may be commended to other employers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06
TempcranCe MartXrS.

Every great cause that has for its object
the uplifting of humanity, has had its
martyrs and the cause of temperance
forms no exception Opposition to free
rum and the saloons has provoked an
amount of hatred and bitterness of feeling
IN many communities, which is appalling
to contemplate. Good men, who have al
lied themselves with the prohibtory
movement in various parts of the country,
have i'll many instances been deserted by
most of their friends; have been unchari-
tably talked of by the general public; and
have been villified, cursed and threatened
by the liquor dealers. Their property has
been secretly destroyed by miscreants; and
in two recent cases their very lives were
no longer held sacred by their opponents.
The case of DR.. Haddock of Iowa is ia
miliar to all. Another case of the same
kind has occurred in Ohio. The victim, a
DR.. Northrup, like Dr. Haddock, was de-
voted and earnest temperance worker. So
successful had he been in his opposition to
the rum traffic of his town of Haverhill,
that a leading saloon keeper. Mccoy by
name, with his brother and two nepnews
laid in wait for him and shot him
as he was passing, and completed their
crime by plunging knife into his body.
An account of the assassination says
1.-THE McCoys," are whiskey champions,
and DR.. Northrup was a prohibltionist.
The McCoys had always run the town
ships elections to suit themselves till
Northrups arrival, five years ago. He at
once changed things, and was working
hard to introduce local option. This usur-
patton of what the McCoy's considered
their political rights, followed by state
of affairs that threatened to ruin their
business, incurred their bitter hostility,
and they resorted to murder. 1t is to be
hoped that the miscreants who murdered
DR.. Northrup will not be allowed to escape
without their just deserts, as were the
murderers of DR.. Haddock. The repeti-
ton of such dastardly crime will awaken
strong feeling in all parts of the coun-
try, and If the men are not promptly
tried, convicted and sentenced, the whole
State of Ohio will suffer in the estimation
of law-abiding men. Such martyrdoms,
however will not check the progress of
the temperance cause. In this as in re-
ligious prosecutions, the blood of martyrs
is the seed of the church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

OF course the Eastern farmers are in no
hurry to see the Interstate commerce law
repealed. The low freights from the West
and South have heretofore seriously inter
fered with the agricultural prosperity of
New England. One crop after another
has been abandoned by the New England
farmer, under the ruinous competition Of
the West and in some portions of New
England farms are lying almost idle, be-
cause it does not pay to cultivate them.
1t is stated that in one valley in the town
of Ludlow, Vt, twelve once valuable
farms have gone out of cultivation. The
long and short haul clause is the thing
that the farmers of New England need to
give them fair chance to compete with
Western and Southern producers and this
they hope will be permanently retained.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06
Present Status Of the Coercion Bill.

Present Status OF the Coercion Bill.
In spite of the efforts of Mr.. Gladstone
and his adherents, the Irish coercion bill
has passed its second reading. 1t would
have been impossible to defeat the bill as
a whole, as the government commands
majority of 100 The balance of power is
held by the followers of Lord Harrington
and Joseph Chamberlain, who are liber-
ais on all questions except those pertain
ing to the government of Ireland. 1t is
worth noting, that when these members
were elected they were not in favor of the
revival of coercion and that the govern
ment has succeeded in placing them in
dilemma where they must choose between
home rule as interpreted by Mr.. Gladstone
(Which measure they have opposed from
the firsD or coercion as formulated by
Lord Salisbury, unless they themselves
can find some middle ground which the
tories will accept and stand upon with
them
The only hope of the opponents of the
coercion bill now lies in the chance that
this middle ground will be reached in
committee. In the present stage of the
bill amendments are in order. To refuse
the second reading would have thrown
| out the bill altogether; and the govern
ment, of course, realized that this would
involve its own dissolution for the minis
| try could not stand against an adverse
vote on the most vital feature of its policy.
The appeal to the country, which must
have followed might result in the return
| of a majority in favor of home rule and
this possibility the followers of Harting-
| ton and Chamberlain would never permit,
| il it were in their power to prevent it.
Hence their solid vote for the second read
ing of the coercion bill.
! Now that the bill is in committee, how
ever, it seems more than likely that the
liberal-unionsts if possible, will secure
notifications that will make it less
Objectionable to themselves aud others.
Assured of sufficient support, they might
recast the measure altogether; and in
deed, the extent to which the bill is modi-
fled in committee will depend upon the
strength of sentiment aroused against it
during the period while it is under consid-
| Grafton.
1t is perfectly understood that the ma
| jority of the liberal unOnists when elect
ed were committed against coercion. Ihey
have, however, disregarded their pledges
by supporting the bill in the House, but
under circumstances that furnished some
palliation of their conduct. they VIII
| probably endeavor TO retrieve themselves
in committee, by modifying and tonlng
down the provisions of the governments
| bill 1t is the expectation and nope or the
| friends of Ireland everywhere that this
will be done.
| A request offered in the Dominion Par
| liamant for information in regard to the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-05-06

The Massachusetts railroad commits
sioners have done their duty without fear
or favor, in their report on the Bussey
bridge accident, and the public should be
profoundly grateful to them. "a pre-
ventible accident" says the report of the
commission, sis crime" and the Bussey
bridge disaster is pronounced prevent
BILE accident. The managers of the road
were aware of the condition of the bridge
they had been warned by people who
could not help noticing its condition. 1t
was crime for them to neglect repairs
or the replacing Of the structure, and the
commissioners hold them responsible for
the consequences of their neglect. In the
light of this decision, the courts will be
likely to allow large damages to sufferers
from the accident.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-01-21
A Closs F551oiter.

was member of an Alabama regl-
ment belonging TO Lindells Battery,
under Lieutenant General Folk, and. as
the joke is on myself. your readers will
pardon me If l hide my identity by
the battle iof Perryville, and toward
evening of our hardest days fighting.
A detachment of new men had lust
come up, and were preparing for action.
I suddenly observed body of men. Con-
federates, / thought, who were firing
dcsultory shots at our new friends.
said to myself: "They arc sadly mis-
taken, firing on their comrades after that
style. I'll see if cant STOP it, put
spurs to my horse and dashed up to the
Colonel Of the regiment firing, and in
loud tones ked:
"What do you mean firing at your
own fricndsl
He answered with surprise; ''Friendsl
l am sure they are the enemy
ENEMY have only just left them
myself. am your superior, and COM
mand you to cease firing. or I'll report
you. What is your name2'
Il am Colonel Grover, OF the l think
Seventh Indiana. Who are your"
Imagine my astonishmcnt to find l
was among the Yankees. | saw there
was no hope only TO brazen it out The
shadows Of approaching night assisted
the deception l assumedsa bold de-
meanor, and said;
al show you who an Stop firing,
sir at onca."
Then. in even greater haste than had
approached. l cantered of, and in a
roundabout way reached my men.- CHI
clgo Le3gcr.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-01-21

4 certain Captain Ba, ulard left Mar
settles for China, but being buffeted bv
the winds he haIlei up in the harbor of
Tunis to await weather. The Collector
Of the Port came on board. CAPTAIN
Baculard represented that he was freight
ed for Canton, that he had nothing to do
with Tunis, and that he only put in from
distress of weather But the collector
exhibited manifest necessity that he
should fork over. Captain Baculard did
fork over in a rage, but instantly re-
paired to the palace of the Bey, demand
fGood Frank said the Bey, 4 am
your friend-God is great What do you
want of me,'
'Highness, answered Captain Bacu-
lard, ''your custom house has robbed
me- have forked over-fork back
Excellent individual. - answered the
Bey, 'in this country, when we have the
dust VIC keep it. The original acqusi-
ton is a difficulty. To fork back thing
is unknown in Africa
'But shall not have justice.'
Certainly, every one has Justice in
Tunis. viii you have it in French or
Tunis fashion,
"Highness, have had lawsuit or
two in France. Justice in French fash
ion-God forbid
but don't press it on you, observed
the Bey. 'If you choose tine French af-
ter all, will speak to your consul He
loTes justice. good man; three of nv sub
jects applied TO him years ago for immu-
nifty. and they will get it next year l
think-for he loves justice"
"French justice, neverl give me the
Tunisian: am in hurry
do it then. God Is great said the
Rey: what is your cargo?n
''Marseiles soap and twenty thousand
cotton caps"
at is well. GQ-away and be tran
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-01-21
Wo,S OF WISDOM.

Every bodylrags its shadow, AMI
every mind its subt
Those who be scorned the worl
most have been Ut scorned.
The influence opne good woman IS
more than that of y great men.
4 curtain lecture, worth all the ser
mons in the world teaching tho viz
tue of patience and loAs-snfferirg.
Failure, after long perseverance. is
much grandeF than never ,avinga striv-
ing good enough TO be cahd failure.
Most of US lay up good ,ock Of pa
tience, but we make the misNke of put
ting it where we can't find itnst when
we need it most.
Love alone is wisdom, love one is
power; and where love seems to 'Vail, it
Is where self has stepped between and
dulled the potency of its rays.
Hope nothing from luck, and the PROF.
ability is that you will be SO prepared.
so forewarned and forearmed, that an
shallow observers will call you lucky.
Alas. 1t is not till time, with reckless
hand, has torn out half the leaves from
the book of human life, TO light the fires
Of passion with from day TO day, that
man begins to see that the leaves which
remain are few in number.
The best part of health is fine disposi-
ton. 1t is more essential than talent,
even in the works of talent. Nothing
will supply the want of sunshine to
bic, YOU must ha'T'sS;Se cheerf,ftiffir
wisdom. Whenever YOU arc sincerely
pleased you are nou-ished. The joy of
the spirit indicates its strength. All
healthy things are sweet tempered.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-01-21

The "'Soclets du Progress de IA Golf
fusea holds Its annual so rec on Tuesday
in the Portmanf oms, Baker street. The
competition ia the art of dres ing ladies',
mir was theevent of-tsrr Evening. a.
all, sixteen ladies, sting each before a
mirror, where the sub esa or models
on whom the artists expended
their best SIX H. The chief object was
to produce novelty in the head-dressing
of lady about TO attend dinner, ball
or evening party the difference of oc-
casion being distinguished, of course, by
different ornaments. For the prize of
honor. it was not until third scrutiny
that the absolute ms. ority was obtained,
which is necessary here as at French par
limentary elections. Eventually, the
lucky winner wa declared to be NJ. J.
Dupont, whose coiiTure was of highly
ornate character. The hair, being irawn
upward toward the crown Of the head,
was arranged at the back in waved rolls,
and upon the forehead in what is techni-
cally called FRANCE Ia neige, or light
bushy fringe. jet ornaments were added,
together with a diamond star aud sal
mon-colored bow with white aigrette.
The second prize, a smaller gold medal,
was won by Herr J. Stehr, and NM. Ba-
delino and Roussel obtained respectively
a gold and a bronze medal. -PGH Mall
GGletts.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-01-21
Recipes.

WELSH RABBIr.-Grate cheese. nut it
in pan with cream and bread crumbs.
salt and pepper; let all stew together
until 1t becomcs the right thickness.
HOUSEHOLD PLUM PrDDING.-Take
haf pound of finely shred suet. half a
poand OF -four, three or four ounces of
Stoned 4ssfs, JP9wea s. ssqgrrEa1ts Q:
about cupful of sweet milk and very
little salt; mix all well togeth and bake
Immediately in pie-dish for about halt
on hour; nutmeg can be put into it {;
serve with sauce.
Sugar CAKEs.--Half pound of dried
-four, one-fourth pound OF fresh butter,
one fourth pound of fine white sugar ;
mix the flour and sugar together, then
rub in the hutter and yolk of an egg
beaten with a tablespoonful of cream or
new milk; make it into as:e, roll and
cut into small cakes; bake upon a Toured
tin, or shallow tin baking pan. \ little
grated nutmeg improves these cake;
cake expressly for thu wee folks.
Por RoAsr OF BEEF. Get four or five
pounds from the rump without bone Cut
gashcs lenthwise and lay in strips of salt
pork. Iut in broad pot and pour in a
cup of boiling water. Cover lightly, and
let it cook about two hours, turning
once. During the last half-hour basic
several times. Then put the meat when
done in covered dish 10 keep warm,
while you cool the gravy by setting it in
cold wat pr When the fat rises skim of
every particle, return the gravy TO the
fire in saucepan, thicken with brown
-four, boil up. and serve Even the
roarser pieces of meat may be made pal
itable BY this mode OF cooking.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-01-21
PITH AND POINT.
Weather proits-The coal dealers.

Weather proiits-The coal dealers.
Not windy afTair-Neeting draft
An exchange says the Jersey COW is
making her way into France. That's
what comes of not having a good fence
-Go9aalfs SIN.
(which author, Mis- Evanston, do you
most love to dcvour.n Miss Evanston
Chicago girll-''L anb, although don't
object to HOgg. '-Ner York Journal.
The ladies-bless emit beats ALI
When they are yong AMI sgual.eTs,
Their hearts are set upon the doll
When grown. upon the dollars
lid Bits
Two merchants of Bakorsville, Penn,
have purchased b, 900 pounds OF dried
apples this season. Evidently somebody
is going to have a swell dinner.-B7stot
transit. {.
Some one wants to know what the
work Of q great man Is. We'll, we don't
know, unless it is TO have his picture in
an imported soap advertisement.-Nslo
RaseH Mars.
We always know what to expect when
a public speaker says: cone word more
and am done.r sod wfaH-r-SG',ll.s.!,
exclaimed .,iShe-e's no use talking, We
understlnd that she is going to talk until
her tongue is tired Boston T'ran'crip'
Thompson's as much rs he can do,
He rlays and writes his PIECES, too.
a listener, though, is soon a dozer'
His music is not known to fame.
Yet through it he can fairly claim
The merit Of a rare composer.
-RdnihleY.
After the clerk had pulled down ev-
erything in the store without satisfying
his customer. a woman, She asked him If
there was anything else he had
shown her. '-Ye-, ml'am,n h
"the cellar; but If you wish it l wi
brought up and shown to you. 10
Citizen.
He was trying to teach the rules
With which grammar is heavily laden
Twas in one Of the 'deestrect' schOOls-
And his pupil, very fair maiden.
Now, vow by the blue sky above you.
In his teaching-th0ugh they called it
schooling
x ises-k.said: Now say this; love your
She 1,azzsd; Now you quit yonr f &c.
ing"
-GooSeis Sun.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-01-21
Burmaii's Ruby Mines.

I They arc situated about eight miles
from Mandalay, and are unquestionably
very valuable. Indeed, they are the only
mines in the world where really valuable
: rubies are found. here are few mines
in Ceylon; but Ceyion rub rs of the true
red are very rare, most Of them being of
the pink topa color In lam, too. rubies
arc plentiful, but they are of the color of
garnets. Within the last twenty years
small rubies have gone up abou. fifty per
cent. in value, and large ones about 200
per cent. The best rubies go to America.
Ia The British crown Jewels there are none
of any size and color So dear are the
perfect stones that few can afford to
purchase them. The French Eoihschilds
have fiue collection, so have the Or
leans princes, and there are some fine
stones amongst the Russian crown
jewels. Very lately, fine stone was
sold to one of the Russian Grand Dukes
for about S35, coo.
7-v0rhing certain is known about the
Burmah ruby mines. They arc supposed
to consist of the beds of old rivers that
have dried up, because the stones always
have water appearance. The only
/ Europeans that have ever visited them
are .Frenchman and anItalian, who were
in the ssSyice of King Thcebaw So far
as is known they are worked by the vii
layers upon a c&ious system. All stones
below twenty one Thitis' in weight
(twenty-one "rhiiis are equivalent to
twenty-five carats-i. e., aoout o1e-
seventh OF an ounce troy oelong 70 tne
villagers, al above to tie &SWh. a per
ieet specimen ruby of Y w se ego one
'rhltis" would be worth 5 'O'SFl
good one IS, 600, anL
eiior one about S250.-Nelo TorE..,s,,r
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-01-21

A well to do resident of Holmes Coun-
ty recently came up to Cleveland with
quite a load on his mind. lie has a
daughter Just growing into womanhoo1
aud wants to give her better education
than the facilities Of his ncighboFhooi
afford. In pursuance of this idea he
called on a Cleveland friend last week
and asked his advice
'Well, " said the friend, '.you might
send her up here and give her the advan-
tages that our schools afford.
81 don't know. answered the father,
II hate to have her leave home. She
ought to have just as good an aducati n
as the best OF 'em, sn' can afford to nav
for it, too. want her to learn the Ian
guages, you know, an dancin', an Ell
quette, an musicn
Suppose, said the friend, Suppose
you get tutor for her ~
"A tootcI cried the father, gosh.
man, don't expect her to play in no
brass band If she learns the pianny,
that's enough. - Cie1elqRd Sun.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1887-01-21
Three Kinds Of subscribers.

The subscriber who takes paper year
after year, and finally when asked to paw
for 1t refuses, and says he never did like
the paper anyhow and never read it, is,
says al exchange, like the rran who buys
his groceries for years. never paying a
cent, and then refuses to settle because
the sugar had sand in it, and the tea was
not as good as he could get somewhere
else, and he never used a particle of the
soap he had bought. He never could
get ahead of the grocer like that 1t is
only the innocent printer that can be
gullcd so easily.
The second kind of subscriber is the
one who reads the paper and then pays
for it. He is like the man who buys an
overcoat, wears it out, and then pays for
it. lie is 1000 times better than -
Cit;kind, but he is bad elouqh.asIf.
third Kind j.